Monthly Archives: January 2014

Ten Steps for Starting a Software Business

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Lynne Strang

Jim Kelly is a Bethesda, Maryland-based serial entrepreneur whose expertise includes software technology solutions and venture capital. In 1996 — at age 55 — he left his position with BDM to start his first company: SynXis, a hotel reservation management software provider sold … Continue reading →

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Michelle Obama’s Thoughts on Turning 50

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Lynne Strang

Turning 50 isn’t what it used to be. Just ask Michelle Obama. The First Lady of the U.S. isn’t just celebrating her 50th birthday today. She’s embracing it in a way that sets a great example for others. “What you learn is that each decade brings a … Continue reading →

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Invention Turns Smartphones into Heart Monitors

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Lynne Strang

David C. Albert is an Oklahoma City-based cardiologist, inventor and the founder of three tech companies. His latest venture, which he started at age 56, sells a product that has caught the attention of many in the health care industry. The AliveCor System turns a smartphone … Continue reading →

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